Key Information
- Duration: Full-time 48 months
- Start dates & application deadlines:
- Starting February 2027 - Apply before Nov 2026
Overview
Offered within the Institute of Graduate Studies and accredited by YÖK, the program prepares candidates for academic careers, policy research roles, and strategic advisory positions in national and international institutions. Political Science and International Relations at Istanbul Aydin University begins with advanced doctoral coursework covering political theory, comparative politics, international relations theory, international political economy, foreign policy analysis, security studies, international law, regional studies, and global governance frameworks.
These courses strengthen theoretical depth and encourage critical engagement with contemporary political debates. Doctoral candidates receive comprehensive training in research methodology, quantitative and qualitative research design, advanced data analysis, academic writing, and scholarly publication standards. Emphasis is placed on theoretical framework development, hypothesis construction, empirical analysis, and interdisciplinary approaches to political inquiry. Following the completion of coursework and qualifying examinations, candidates proceed to the dissertation phase.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Political Theory
- Comparative Politics
- International Relations Theory
- Research Methodologies in Political Science
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English Requirements
TOEFL iBT minimum score: 84
PTE Academic minimum score: 65
Other Requirements
General requirements:
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Statement of Purpose
- Letters of Recommendation
- Updated Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of English or Turkish language proficiency
- Passport-sized photographs
Fees and Funding
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. Domestic tuition fees apply to citizens or residents.
Tuition fees: 3,115 AUD per year (≈ 2,250 USD per year).
Living costs in Istanbul, Turkey: 57-93 AUD per month.
Scholarships are available.
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